Precaution - Kenwood TH-D74E User Manual

PRECAUTION

• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they
are wet.
• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between
the transceiver and the battery pack.
• Do not use options not specifi ed by KENWOOD.
• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is
damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver,
reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the
volume level when turning the squelch off.
• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while
near machinery that may catch the cable.
• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your
eyes.
• When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the
chassis will become hot. Do not touch these hot locations
when replacing the battery pack.
• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
• Always switch the transceiver power OFF before installing
or removing optional accessories. Make these changes out
of the Hazardous Location.
• For safety reasons, we recommend that the battery
charger be connected to an easily accessible AC socket.
• To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws
and regulations in your country or region.
WARNING
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (infl ammable gas, dust
particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline
service stations.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline
crew.)
• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding
the use of radio devices, including but not limited to
medical facilities.
• Near persons using pacemakers.
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CAUTION
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any
reason.
• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag
equipment while the vehicle is running. When the
airbag infl ates, the transceiver may be projected and
strike the driver or passengers.
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal
or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna
covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in an
(Radio Frequency energy) burn.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming
from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power
off immediately, remove the battery pack from the
transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.
• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be
against traffi c laws. Please check and observe the
vehicle regulations in your area.
• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold
conditions.
• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with
metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals.
• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced; replace only with the same KENWOOD
brand & model battery pack.
• Power OFF the transceiver before changing the
battery pack.
• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air
is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static
electricity). When using a earphone accessory in such
conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an
electric shock through the earphone and to your ear.
We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in
these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.
• When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver,
ensure that the strap is durable. In addition, do not
swing the transceiver around by the strap; you may
inadvertently strike and injure another person with the
transceiver.
• If a commercially available neck strap is used, take
care not to let the strap get caught on nearby machine.
• Do not use the PG-2W to connect directly to a vehicle
battery (12 V). Extensive voltage could result in
damaging the transceiver. If the input voltage exceeds
approximately 17.5 V, the transceiver automatically
turns OFF.
• The transceiver meets IPx4/IPx5 requirements for
waterproof protection only when the supplied antenna,
battery pack, SP/MIC Cap, microSD memory card slot
cap, Micro-USB connector cap, and DC-IN jack cap are
attached. The transceiver meets IPx4 when attaching
the optional battery case (KBP-9).